Yep, that's what we were concerned about. That structural piece holds the idler gear shaft. If it breaks the engine case has to be replaced. There have been numerous posts on the issue.

Everyone hopes theirs doesn't break because unlike most other issues, you cannot fix it without half an engine case and possibly the clutch cover.


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